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Method and system for minimizing connect-time charges associated with dial-up data networks

  • US 6,192,045 B1
  • Filed: 04/21/1997
  • Issued: 02/20/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. The method for dynamic connection of an originating computer and a receiving computer to the same dial-up network, the steps to be performed automatically by the computers under program control, the steps being:

  • (a) the originating computer places a telephone call to the receiving computer over the Public Service Telephone Network (PSTN);

    (b) having the receiving computer detect an incoming call being telephoned over PSTN and generating a control signal in response to said detection and not answering the incoming call;

    (c) the originating computer hangs up (hooks) the PSTN call prior to incurring PSTN-related charges;

    (d) automatically in response to the control signal, the receiving computer dials-up a dial-up network using a predetermined generally unchanging phone number;

    (e) the originating computer automatically dials-up or maintains communication with the same dial-up network; and

    (f) one of the computers uses the dial-up network to obtain the network address of the other computer and establishes a link over the dial-up network to said other computer.

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